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There's a long list of pieces that fashion folk consider staples. Blazers both loose and structured, jeans, T-shirts, midi skirts and button-down shirts are just the tip of the sartorial iceberg. Regrading the latter, long-sleeve versions usually reign supreme. But don't discount short-sleeve button-downs because they're one of the most versatile items around.
Naturally, they're well-suited to both spring and summer. There are actually degrees of short sleeves, however. Some barely boast sleeves at all, others almost cover elbows. The ones that are almost sleeveless simply scream summer. Although we're not planning on monitoring your outfits of the day so go ahead and rock any length at any point. If you're worried that the silhouettes will only work a few months out of the year (a legit concern with this economy), chill. They actually make great layering devices, meaning they'll still be in rotation during the colder months.
Scroll down to shop the best short-sleeve button-downs designed by designers and more affordable retailers.
Soeur Bobbie Shirt, $200 at Soeur
Zara Short Oxford Shirt in White, $39.90 at Zara
Mango Short Sleeve Linen-Blend Shirt in Ink Blue, $29.99 at Mango
LEMAIRE Oversized Cotton Shirt, $416 at Mytheresa
Marni Blue Striped Shirt, $505 at SSENSE
Scanlan Theodore Silk Gather Sleeve Shirt in Rose, $450 at Scanlan Theodore
Reiss Jordan 100% Cotton Short Sleeve Shirt in Green, $160 at Reiss
H&M Linen-Blend Shirt in Red, $24.99 at H&M
& Other Stories Short-Sleeve Shirt, $89 at & Other Stories
Khaite Keefe Top in Chalk, $1,080 at Khaite
Mango Floral-Embroidered Lyocell Shirt, $69.99 at Mango
Celandine Postcard Short-Sleeve Boxy Buttondown Shirt, $118 at Anthropologie
Zara Fitted Shirt ZW Collection in Neon Pink, $29.94 at Zara
Prada Fil-à-Fil Cotton Shirt, $1,290 at Prada
Stella McCartney + Net Sustain Paneled Cotton-Poplin Shirt in White, $363 at Net-a-Porter
Guest In Residence Picnic Plaid Shirt, $265 at Shopbop
Banana Republic Silky Cotton Short-Sleeve Button-Down Top in Surf Spray Green, $60 at Banana Republic
Johanna Ortiz Salty Promises Printed Cotton Shirt, $495 at Moda Operandi
Zara Striped Crop Shirt, $39.90 at Zara
COS Floral-Jacquard Short-Sleeved Shirt, $135 at COS
Asceno The Lincoln Printed Silk Shirt, $295 at Moda Operandi
Mango Short Sleeve Fluid Shirt in Beige, $49.99 at Mango
Universal Standard Tupelo Linen Shirt in Acai, $118 at Universal Standard
Everlane The Boxy Shirt in Washable Silk in Blue/White, $140 at Everlane
Reformation Elani Top in Cherry Pudding, $168 at Reformation
Zara Poplin Pocket Shirt in Light Yellow, $39.90 at Zara
Riverside Tool & Dye Blue Smoke Souvenir Shirt, $178 at Free People
AJE. Mirella Floral-Print Silk Shirt, $375 at Net-a-Porter
HOMMEGIRLS Blue Oversized Cropped Shirt, $195 at SSENSE
Zara Cropped Poplin Shirt ZW Collection in Mid-Blue, $45.90 at Zara
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